Southern Express Co. v. Hanaw
Supreme Court of Georgia
Action for damages. Before Judge Mitchell. Thomas superior court. L. B. Iianaw brought suit against the Southern Express Company for a delay in delivering certain goods which were sent by express from New York to Thomasville. The initial carrier was the Adams Express Company. The plaintiff bought the goods and had them shipped to him.
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Action for damages. Before Judge Mitchell. Thomas superior court. L. B. Iianaw brought suit against the Southern Express Company for a delay in delivering certain goods which were sent by express from New York to Thomasville. The initial carrier was the Adams Express Company. The plaintiff bought the goods and had them shipped to him. The receipt given in New York had at its head the statement: “The company’s charge is based upon the value of the property, which must be declared by the shipper.” It contained the • following: “Received from..............One Co Pa Valued at $............Marked…
1Opinion of the CourtLumpkin, J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.)
This was a suit against the Southern Express Company to recover damages for delay in delivering goods shipped from New York to Georgia, the Adams Express Company being the initial carrier, and issuing the receipt. The goods readied the point of destination, but there vwas delay in delivering them. It appears from the record, that, during the charge, the court inquired of counsel for defendant if he admitted liability to the extent of fifty dollars, and counsel replied that he did, and tendered that amount and the goods, which were in the defendant’s hands.…
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